大学英语六级考试模拟题写作范文、听力原文及答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)The Social Network CrazeAny Internet conscious person may find an increasing number of people, including numerous college students, are taking social networking as a crucial means of communicating with their friends. They spend much time keeping their social networking profiles updated through electronic devices like mobile phones, desk computer, and other portable PCs.The purpose of using social network varies among individual Internet users. For college students, they are keen on employing social network websites to keep in touch with former classmates, lovers or parents. When it comes to professionals, they tend to browse more career-related information by means of social network. What’s more, it is also an ideal way for others to kill time while surfing on the web.In my point of view, the merits of using social network are easy for one to find on his own. However, we should also keep in mind that it is just a tool for keeping in contact with your friends. Therefore, it is not wise for you to spend too much time on social network; instead you should focus on your routine business. Accordingly, we might as well use the social network in a wise way.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)1. A2. D3. D4. B5. C6. A7. B8.the small sample sizes9.politically selected10.learn to readPart III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11.W: I wasn’t able to attend the lecture on psychology yesterday. I was told it was quiteinformative and helpful.M: Well, no worries, you can make it up. Another similar lecture is arranged for the same time next Saturday.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?12.W: I’d certainly like to give more time to review my English lessons, but I have toallocate enough time for other courses too.M: Well, if you used your time more wisely, you would be able to manage it.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13.M: Hi, where did you buy that newest copy of Reader’s Digest? I want to have it, too.W: I bought it online for $10. Actually I bought two copies, one for myself and one for Linda. I think it’s OK to give you one copy now. I’ll get one for Linda later on.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14.M: Thank you for your helpful assistance. Otherwise, I’d surely have missed thedeadline of handing in my homework. The figures in my exercises are really confusing.W: It was a pleasure discussing mathematic problems with you. If need be, just call me or text me.Q: Why did the man thank the woman?15.W: I’d like to join in some voluntary work with the protection of homeless pets. I hearit is a wonderful way to work with those poor creatures.M: Sure, it is. But as needed in any work, you have to put in much time. So you must set apart much of your spare time for that activity.Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?16.W: Can you tell me when I can leave here, Professor? I have some importantappointments to be taken care of.M: That depends on how much more time it will take for you to finish your exam paper.You may leave as soon as you’re satisfied with your own answers in your test book.It’s up to you, you know.Q: What will the woman most probably do?17.W: Excuse me, would you tell me where I can change American Dollars into Euros?Dollars won’t work in this country here.M: Well, there is a money exchange just five-minute walk from here, but I’m afraid it’s already past its office time, it’s closing time. Why don’t you try the one nearthe subway station?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?18.M: May I speak to Dr. Jefferson? I had an appointment with him and he told me to callhim today.W: He’s completely tied up with his business right now. Would you like to try and call around 2 p.m.?Q: What does the woman tell the man to do?11. C 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. A 17. B 18. ALong Conversation 1W: Oh, hi Dave. Long time no see! What’s up?M: Hi Maria. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I’d drop by and pay a visit to you.W: Come on in, then. Take a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have got green tea and orange juice. Which one do you prefer?M: Orange juice would be fine. For me, I’m doing okay, but school has been really a headache to me these days, and I haven’t had time to relax. I major in hotel management, as you know. Uh, so, how have you been?W: Oh, not bad. Well, what do you want to do once you graduate?M: Uh... I haven’t decided for sure, but I think I’d like to work for a hotel or travel agency in this area. How about you?W: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed my major to computer science. With the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldn’t be as difficult. M: So, do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?W: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship, that pays for all of my tuition and books.M: Wow. That’s really great for you.W: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school?M: Yeah. I work as a cook three times a week at a restaurant near campus. W:Great. How do you like your job?M: It’s okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isn’t bad.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.What are the two speakers talking about?20.Why did the girl give up leaning French?21.What does the man do for his part-time job?19. D 20. C 21. BConversation 2W: Can you give me our teacher’s website address?M: It’s listed right in the course guide where they describe the course, but if you can’t find it, I’ll give it to you next time. Or I could email it to you-- what’s your address?W:Thatwouldbegreat,***********************.Here,I’llwriteitdownforyou.Did you pick up your textbook yet?M: No. I’ve been looking for a secondhand copy before I buy a new one. It’s expensive-- forty-five bucks!W: They are, aren’t they? Why do poor college students have to pay so much for their textbooks?M: It’s just economics. Nobody reads them except the students that take the courses. The publishers probably didn’t print more than a few hundred copies of our text, you know.W: Still, they could print them in paperback, couldn’t they? That would save us some money.M: Textbooks are useful. Some students do keep them, though, for reference after they graduate, if they’re working in that field. My dad’s still got his college accounting textbooks.W: I suppose you’re right. Where are you going to find a used copy? At the bookstore?M: They don’t have any there now-- I checked. I put up some notes on the bulletin boards yesterday. Maybe someone there has got one they don’t want to keep anymore.W: Well, uh, if you hear about two of them, will you let me know?M: Sure. If I do, I’ll buy it for you and you can pay me back. How much are you willing to pay?W: Oh, anything under thirty-five dollars will be fine. But if you haven’t found one by next Monday, I’ll have to buy a new one then, so email me Sunday night either way, will you? Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.How will the woman get the teacher’s website?23.Why do they want to have secondhand textbooks?24.Why can’t they find a used copy of the textbook at the bookstore?25.What would the woman probably do if the man can’t find one for her?22. B 23. C 24. A 25. DSection B Passage OneScientists held that what you ate determined your happiness and soundness. The right meat and drink were therefore seen as being crucial to mental wellbeing.Many scientists remain convinced of such a link between food and mood. Dr Sadaf Farooqi, of the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, believes research supports the idea that food can influence our moods and emotions.Farooqi adds, “So yes, food does affect mood and in different ways. But, it is just very difficult to pinpoint the mechanisms involved.”These points are backed by Professor Andy Smith, of Cardiff University. “Men and women certainly act as if they expect food to affect their behavior – by consuming foods that have no nutritional value at all, such as alcohol or caffeine, because they know these are going to affect their moods.”Smith also believes foods affect mood though he is equally sure these effects are delicate and hard to isolate. Certainly the relationship between nutrition and emotion is faced with methodological problems. “Often, when we appear to have isolated a food that seems to trigger a change in mood, we find what is really going on is the opposite. Mood is affecting choice of food.”Smith looked at studies which suggested that individuals who sat down for carefully cooked breakfasts tended to have more positive outlooks on the day ahead compared with those who did not have breakfasts. From this, it was argued that a good meal sets you up for the day. The idea does not survive detailed examination, however.“We examined those people who had positive outlooks and found they had them whether or not they had breakfast. They were just that kind of person.”Questions 26 to 29 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26.What does Dr. Sadaf Faroqi think of the link between food and mood?27.According to Professor Andy Smith, why do people choose to drink alcohol?28.What did Professor Andy Smith find about the way foods affect mood?29.How does a carefully prepared breakfast influence one’s spirits?26. C 27. A 28. C 29. BPassage TwoFunny, humorous, and confident messages will enhance the attraction between two young lovers. This requires that a boy be original, think creatively, and write with purpose. As an example, when asking a girl for her phone number, you can text her immediately with a short message that says, “Who is that amazing guy you are talking to?” instead of saying “Hi,” “Thanks,” or “Nice to meet you.” Don’t forget, text messages are often reread. Send something that reminds a girl who you are or how you made them feel.Another creative use of text messaging is to send pictures instead of texts. If you happen to know much about girls’ shoes and clothes, and if you’re looking forward to seeing a girl or want her to know that you’re thinking of her, you’ll take a picture of some great shoes and clothes and send it to her with a message that says, “You would look great in these” or “Thinking of you.” In these cases, the messages should be short, confident, and humorous.But, remember this, style almost always destroys the substance of a text message, since anything “substantial” should be said in person. If the message would better be “said” than “read,” then you probably shouldn’t send it.At the beginning of a relationship, first impressions can certainly be ruined by poorly written texts. Words, when used thoughtfully, can produce powerful emotional responses in people. Next time one sends a text, make sure it’s not just making conversation or replacing what should be a phone call. If a boy can do this, chances are that girls will appreciate it, text back, and look forward to hearing from you.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30.What is the advantage of text messages?31.When will having a face-to-face talk be better than sending messages?32.Why should one be careful with sending messages when starting a new relationship?30. C 31. A 32. CPassage ThreeEmail is increasingly becoming the primary way many of us communicate with one another. Often, people never meet their colleagues or clients face-to-face or even talk to them on the telephone. The only impression others have of us may be the one they get when they read our email messages. That is why it is so important to take great care in composing those messages. Before you hit the send button, ask yourself these questions.First, what does my email address say about me?If you are using your email account to send professional email make sure your address conveys a professional tone. Don’t use an address that is childish or cute. There is no place for that in work-related emails.Second, are the names and email addresses in the “TO:” field correct?Many email websites fill in the “TO:” field for you when you type in the first few letters of an email address or a recipient’s name. Make sure the right name is there. You want to make sure your message reaches its intended destination, or that it doesn’t reach an unintended one.Third, have I properly addressed the recipient?First names are often okay in business, but not always. If this is your first time communicating with the recipient you should use his title, i.e. Mr., Ms., or Dr., and last name. Look at how the recipient signs his messages before you decide whether you should be on a first name basis with him.And, besides, have I used the appropriate tone?As the saying goes, “It’s not what you say but how you say it.” It’s a lot easier to convey the meaning of your words when you speak than when you write. Make sure your tone is polite and friendly, but gets across your intended meaning.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33.What should one mind while choosing an email address for use at work?34.When sending a first-time email to your client, how could you address him?35.What’s the right tone of emails in business?33. C 34. B 35. BSection CCompetitive pressures placed on young people in U.S. high schools are damaging many promising lives.Nearly a third of students (36) responding to a 2010 national survey of first-year college students reported they were (37) overwhelmed by the heavy workload in their last year of high school.Deborah Stipek, dean of the Stanford University School of Education, is an expert in what (38) motivates students to learn and says they are stressed. She says: “They are not enjoying what can be the (39) incredible satisfaction of learning and developing understandings and skills. Leaning can be an adventure, but instead of an adventure it’s really about the test. It’s about the college (40) application.”Stipek says educators must begin to rethink homework (41) policies, match students with colleges better suited to their interests and listen to what students say.“One of the things that schools are doing is doing (42) yearly surveys of students to find out what their sources of stress and (43) anxiety are and get their ideas on what the schools can do, what kinds of policies can be supportive of them. And (44) this has been amazing, because we’ve gone into schools where they say this isn’t a problem and then they do a survey of the students and they are shocked by what the students say when they are actually asked.”One teenager says she’s consumed by homework. “(45) I really can’t remember the last time I had a chance to go in the back yard and just run around,” she says.Stipek concludes, “These are students who feel under enormous pressure to perform as opposed to learn.”So, (46) educators and parents must respond by helping students to sharpen their interests, engagement and intellectual skills, and at the same time to reduce their stress.36. responding 37. overwhelmed 38. motivates 39. incredible40. application 41. policies 42. yearly 43. anxiety44.this has been amazing, because we’ve gone into schools where they say this isn’t a problem45.I really can’t remember the last time I had a chance to go in the back yard and just run aroundcators and parents must respond by helping students to sharpen their interests, engagement and intellectual skillsPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section A47.the urgency of repairs48.wait a week or so49.take care of it yourself50.the “co-parent”51.your appreciationSection B Passage One52.A 53. C 54. B 55. C 56. DPassage Two57. B 58. C 59. A 60. D 61. APart V Cloze (15 minutes)62. A 63. B 64. C 65. B 66. B67. C 68. C 69. D 70. D 71. B72. B 73. A 74. D 75. C 76. C77. C 78. B 79. A 80. A 81. DPart VI Translation (5 minutes)82.can not measure up to / meet the employer’s expectations83.changed forever the course of my life84.would never fulfill her dream of becoming a pop singer85.There’s nothing worse than86.When it comes to being on time。
